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Investigating the Association Between Big Five Model of Personality and Hopelessness: A Cross-sectional Investigation on Varsity Male Football Athletes

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Investigating the association between big five model of personality and hopelessness: a cross-sectional investigation on varsity male football athletes. Investigating the link between Big Five personality traits and hopelessness in varsity male football athletes. Discover how agreeableness negatively predicts hopelessness, aiding mental health interventions.

Abstract

Similar to physical health, the psychological health of varsity student athletes is of utmost importance as it has the ability to directly impact their overall academic performance and physical well-being. Particularly, personality traits and the feelings of hopelessness might fall among the key psychological factors that may significantly influence their overall quality of life. However, as per our knowledge, to date no past study has been initiated or conducted to investigate the interplay between BFMP and hopelessness among varsity male football players. Therefore, to investigate the association between BFMP and hopelessness among varsity male football players was the main focus of this study. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed to investigate the relationship between BFMP and hopelessness among varsity male football athletes. A demographics questionnaire, Hopelessness-Inventory-5 (HI-5) and Big Five Inventory (BFI-10) were employed for gathering data. The results attained from the hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed novel findings. The ANOVA table indicated that the BFMP moderately predicted hopelessness among varsity male football athletes. Whereas, from the BFMP, only the trait agreeableness was substantially negatively associated with hopelessness among varsity male football athletes. This suggested that participants that scored high on agreeableness trait might possess lower hopelessness levels. Utilizing these findings, future researchers, relevant scholars, sports psychologists and coaches may be able to develop specified mental health interventions to counter psychological problems, particularly hopelessness among varsity male football athletes.

Review

This study addresses a pertinent and under-researched area concerning the psychological well-being of varsity student athletes. Specifically, it investigates the association between the Big Five Model of Personality (BFMP) and hopelessness among varsity male football players, a population whose mental health is crucial for both academic and athletic performance. The authors clearly articulate the novelty of their work, stating that no prior research has explored this particular interplay within this specific demographic, thereby establishing a clear rationale and potential contribution to sports psychology and athlete welfare. Methodologically, the research employed a quantitative, cross-sectional design, which is suitable for examining associations between variables. Data were collected using established and concise instruments: the Hopelessness-Inventory-5 (HI-5) and the Big Five Inventory (BFI-10), supplemented by a demographics questionnaire. The statistical analysis utilized hierarchical multiple regression, an appropriate method for exploring predictive relationships. The key findings reveal that the BFMP, as a whole, moderately predicted hopelessness. More specifically, a novel and significant result was that only the trait of *agreeableness* was substantially and negatively associated with hopelessness, suggesting that athletes scoring higher on agreeableness tended to exhibit lower levels of hopelessness. This study offers valuable preliminary insights into the personality factors influencing mental health in a high-pressure athletic environment. The identification of agreeableness as a protective factor against hopelessness provides a specific focus for potential interventions. However, the cross-sectional design inherently precludes causal inferences, meaning the relationships observed are associative rather than directional. Additionally, the use of brief inventories, while efficient, may present a trade-off in terms of measurement depth. Despite these limitations, the findings hold promise for informing future research and practical applications, enabling sports psychologists and coaches to consider personality traits when developing targeted mental health interventions to mitigate hopelessness among varsity male football athletes.

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